Shawcross fully fit from back problems

Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross told the "Stoke Sentinel" that he has recovered fully from his back issues that plagued last season and is fully fit for the year: “A lot has been made of my back because we haven't been winning, but I feel brilliant. My back is as good as it was before and it's the best I've felt for a number of years. If you lose then people are quick to point fingers and try to find a reason, but my fitness is fine."